how about a simple DIY for your weekend?

do you remember the trophy cupcakes and parties book i blogged about?  i’m still loving it.  the cupcakes, the crafts and all of the cuteness.

this week we made the cupcake liner garlands featured in the book.  i’m kind of excited about all of the crafty things you can do with cupcakes liners.

all you need to make the garland is:

+cupcake liners (the pattern options are endless)
+string / twine
+a needle

the string goes through the needle and the needle (with string) through the liners.  be sure to leave about 12 inches on each end for hanging.  you can hang the garland in a traditional swag but i think i may hang ours from the ceiling straight down.

and while we are chatting cupcakes and crafts and all things sweet . . .

if you are in the chicagoland area, i’m co-hosting a kids baking workshop and book signing with trophy cupcakes at the land of nod on november 16th.

it’s going to be a super fun event for kids + grownies a like.  i’d love meet you!

for jennifer shea (trophy cupcakes author) 10 top craft essentials keep reading .  . .

Top 10 Craft Essentials

1.  paper
2.  tape
3.  scissors, snips + cutters
4.  glue
5.  needle and thread
6.  craft punches
7.  twine + trims
8.  wire
9.  self-healing mat
10.  glitter

what are your favorite craft essentials?

images | trina mcneilly